It's a Good Day
"It's a Good Day" is a popular song written by Peggy Lee and her husband Dave Barbour and published in 1946.[1] Peggy Lee's recording reached the Billboard charts in January, 1947 peaking at No. 16.[2]
| "It's a Good Day" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Peggy Lee | |
| B-side | "He's Just My Kind" |
| Released | November 16, 1946 |
| Recorded | September 28, 1946 |
| Genre | Traditional pop |
| Length | 2:54 |
| Label | Capitol Records |
| Songwriter(s) | Dave Barbour, Peggy Lee |
| Music video | |
| "It's a Good Day" on YouTube | |
Other Recordings
The song has been recorded by many singers since its introduction.
Peggy Lee dueted the song with Bing Crosby on four occasions on Crosby's Philco Radio Time show in 1946/47 and Crosby sang it solo on the June 11, 1947 program.[3] This version was included in the album "Swingin' with Bing! Bing Crosby's Lost Radio Performances".[4] Perry Como also sang this classic.
References
- Gilliland, John (197X). "Show 17" (audio). Pop Chronicles. University of North Texas Libraries.
- Whitburn, Joel (1986). Joel Whitburn's Pop Memories 1890-1954. Wisconsin, USA: Record Research Inc. p. 270. ISBN 0-89820-083-0.
- Pairpoint, Lionel (2000). And Here's Bing. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
- "Allmusic". allmusic.com. Retrieved November 29, 2016.
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